b"Feature exceptional performance on the water. On land, the Strata 620 / 660 / 700 is perky and responsive, with its powerful S25 system giving you greater manoeuvrability in tight areas or on steeper terrain. Wheels retract into a recessed bow and aft into the D-tube so that when underway, they are hidden from sight, giving you a safer, drier ride, plus a streamlined-looking hull. Lifting points 09 can be added for tenders. The Smuggler Strata 800 Centre Console and Mid Cabin models are based on the proven 27 deg Smuggler hull. This is a serious, capable, soft riding hull, with 250 litres fuel capacity and many options to suit your needs. The wheels retract behind specially designed D-tubes aft and into a recessed bow, completely hidden from sight, with wheels driven by Anuras S25 system.11 SOUTHERN Based in Mosgiel, Dunedin, Southern Boats, the company has just one amphibious boat, the 8.10m TT756. Featuring the good looks, soft ride, and practicality of a Southern with the 10 impressive electric amphibious technology of Tectrax. Incorporating concealed rear wheels and extended platforms to maintain looks while keeping the business end of the boat clear of machinery for fishermen's lines and ease of boarding. With a top speed of 40+ knots (water)/10kmph (land), a 250L underfloor fuel tank and up to an hour run time on land with a single battery (secondary batteries available), this is truly a go-anywhere boat! At 8.1m overall (including platforms), a cockpit suitable for up to four fishing, and a spacious forward cabin, this is a must-see for those not wanting to be constrained by a trailer.11 12 STABIX StabiX is an independent company led by Stabicraft co-founder and director 09 SENATORgive room for full-length bunks and thePaul Adams, a relentless innovator and Napier-based Senator offers twooption of spacious lockup forward andchampion of design-led thinking. In amphibious models utilising the Tectraxmain cabins. 2020 Paul began collating an exclusive system. The Senator Stealth 690 & 770team to pioneer innovative concepts and self-contained electric hub motors retract,10 SMUGGLERsharp innovative technology. StabiX is so there's minimal effect on the Stealth'sOne of the most recognised namesnow ground zero for durable amphibious aesthetics or performance and zeroin amphibious RIBs is Smuggler Marine'sboats that push the limits of a boating impact on its valuable deck space. At 8.2mStrata series. With models from 6.2mexperience. There are three models in the overall and with a massive 5.1m2 of deckthrough 8.0m, the Smuggler's reputationnew StabiX range: 240UCC, 250UC and space, the Senator 770 Stealth is a boatfor quality and workmanship is exemplary.288UC. All are equipped with the Anura that means business. Whether fishingThe company uses the Anura systemamphibious system based on existing out wide or a 1km drive from the beachfor all their models, which start withproven Stabicraft designs. They are all to the channel, the Stealth will take youthe Strata 620/660 and 700 centrechambered boats with hardtops, large just about anywhere. Senator's functionconsole series. These three boats share aopen cockpits for fishing and run Yamaha combines Tectrax's electric amphibiouscommon design and layout with varianceor Mercury outboard engines. The boats technology to create a formidablein length. They combine with the Anuraare extremely well equipped in their package. With beefed-up construction,S25 system fitted to their 23-degree deepstandard package, with paint and powder-the width, depth, and size of the RH 690vee hull with a comfortable, safe ride andcoating and UDek flooring.68FISHING IN GODZONE SUMMER ISSUE #48"